A town of 1,111, settled in 1967. A regional job hub with 710 jobs.
The 3 things Angel Fire does most differently from other towns.
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Ordered by what stands out in Angel Fire. Another town gets a different order.
About one in 4 of Angel Fire’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Springer (10%), Cimarron (7%) and Raton (5%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
The typical Angel Fire home is worth about $502,000, down 2.3% in a year, 58% above the New Mexico typical home.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 87% of U.S. communities.
Angel Fire has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 76°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 115 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Angel Fire's reported crime rate is well below New Mexico's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 5 violent crimes were reported in 2022.
The public schools Angel Fire’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 57% of New Mexico’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moreno Valley High | 9–12 | 40 | A− |
Angel Fire beats the New Mexico average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| What stands out | Angel Fire | NM |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 9.1% | 15.6% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.1% | 16.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.7% | 7.4% |
78 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Carson National Forest | 1.1 mi | 141 |
| 2. Olympic Park | — | 1 |
Where Angel Fire’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
24 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Village in New Mexico, United States
Angel Fire is a village in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 1,192 at the 2020 census. Angel Fire Resort is a popular skiing and snowboarding destination, with over 500 acres (2.0 km2) of slopes. Angel Fire and nearby communities experience cold winter temperatures and mild temperatures in the summer. To the north, off of U.S. Route 64, is Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park. Angel Fire is on the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway.
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